The new deal, worth around 1000 connections, will see O2 supplying innovative and bespoke mobile and data solutions which address the specific needs of the business and drive efficiencies. The team will also provide consultancy services to ensure customers have the most efficient system possible, conducting voice and data audits, identifying and correcting problems to optimise the solution.
The SAGA group provides high quality services exclusively to people over 50 across a range of areas including, insurance, travel, money, health and home. It boasts a customer base of 2.5 million and is a rapidly growing business, benefiting from an aging population.
"O2 have demonstrated that they can supply us with a solution that meets our needs at a competitive price", commented Paul Green, head of communication, Saga Group Ltd.
Ben Dowd, Head of Business Sales at O2 said: “Not only have we gained a valuable new customer in what is an extremely competitive market but we have won yet another contract from Vodafone. The services we offer businesses are extremely strong and we are excellently placed to continue to win important customers from our rivals. This demonstrates that we are going the extra mile to understand our customers and quash the competition.”
Following its introduction in October 2008, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has seen successful sales starts in a number of markets, including Hong Kong and Moscow where the device sold out within hours of the sales start. Earlier today at the official sales start of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic in the UK, more than 150 customers queued outside the Nokia Flagship Store on London's Regent Street to be among the first to own the device.
Read the 3G Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review - CLICK HERE
AuthenTec announced that NTT DOCOMO is now offering subscribers the world’s first fingerprint-enabled waterproof cell phone, the Fujitsu F-01A ( above ). This feature-rich phone is the first to use a fingerprint sensor using AuthenTec’s revolutionary new TouchStoneTM packaging. In addition to convenient and easy-to-use security, the phone incorporates AuthenTec’s TrueNav™ technology for touchpad-like navigational control via AuthenTec’s AES1711 fingerprint sensor.
Basics
This first mobile phone co-developed by DOCOMO and Fujitsu for a market outside of Japan allows users to view and input the Traditional Chinese character set, the standard writing system in Taiwan, enabling access to FET's i-mode™ mobile Internet service in the local language.
The F905i offers advanced features such as 3.2-inch full-wide VGA two-position display, 3.2-megapixel camera and Fujitsu's proprietary technologies for exceptionally clear sound and voice reproduction at 30% slower speed for easy comprehension.
FET, in which DOCOMO has an equity stake, is a strategic partner of DOCOMO and the exclusive operator of i-mode services in Taiwan. The company is a member of the Conexus Mobile Alliance, which Asia-Pacific mobile operators including DOCOMO formed to enhance international roaming and corporate mobile services.
Motorola announced two new mobile devices that will make social responsibility and social connectivity even more accessible to people everywhere. MOTO™ W233 Renew is the world’s first mobile phone made using plastics comprised of recycled water bottles, and MOTOSURF™ A3100 – a high-speed touch tablet with a fully customizable home screen – will debut this week at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Central Hall Booth #8545).A number of mobile phones were launched focusing on target market areas e.g. the INQ1 facebook phone and the G1 Google mobile phone. This will become an increasing trend in 2009.
3G.co.uk undertook over 100 3G Phone Reviews in 2008 and our list of the Top 3G Phones ( below ) is based on the findings and conclusions of these reviews.
In preparing our top list of Top 3G Mobile Phones for 2008 we excluded any mobiles which are not actually 3G dataspeed as a minimum.
Follow the links on right to view the full 3G phone reviews.
Top 3G Mobile Phones of 2008 by 3G.co.uk | ||||
Position No | Manufacturer /Phone | Summary | Full Review | |
 | 1 | Nokia E71 | The ultimate smartphone, for either business users or consumers. | |
 | 2 | Apple iPhone 3G | The best touch-screen smartphone just got even better. | |
 | 3 | Samsung Pixon | A touch-screen phone that promises loads and delivers in spades. | |
 | 4 | Nokia N85 | An excellent all-rounder that is sure not to remain in the N96’s shadow. | |
 | 5 | Blackberry Bold | The BlackBerry Bold boasts a fabulous feature set, including HSDPA and A-GPS. | |
 | 6 | Blackberry Storm | The clickable touch-screen UI is generally excellent, as is the video function and the social networking apps. | |
 | 7 | LG Secret | Combines a fabulous feature set with slim good looks and a solid build. | |
 | 8 | INQ1 | With a great Facebook experience and an affordable price tag, the INQ1 should be a huge hit. | |
 | 9 | Sony Ericsson C905 | The C905’s camera is excellent with a host of snapping features to get to grips with. | |
 | 10 | Samsung Omnia | A fine-looking phone with a truly staggering feature set. | |
